Michael Sansone waited for more than a year for his opportunity to play in the Cape League to come to fruition. The Fairfield University left-hander originally committed to play on the Cape in 2020 before the pandemic wiped out the season. The Bourne Braves made good on the original Cape League … [Read more...]
How Josh Baez will remember the week he became a millionaire
Josh Baez didn't grow up with a lot of money. The recent St. Louis Cardinals draft pick moved to the United States from the Dominican Republic at the age of 11, settling in Dorchester, Mass. His baseball talent emerged almost immediately; he won the Bay State Home Run Derby at age 12. Yet, it took … [Read more...]
Class of 2022 commitments: 84 players with plans to play in college
Whether it’s through prep/high school or the travel ranks, New Englanders are routinely bound for some of the nation’s top college baseball programs. Many stay within the region, but the point remains: The college baseball ranks – across all three divisions – are chock-full of local players. To get … [Read more...]
2021 MLB signings: Bonuses for New England’s drafted, undrafted players
It's been over a week since the conclusion of the 2021 MLB Draft, and 15 New England natives have signed pro contracts -- with several more expected in the coming days. The recent draft picks have until Aug. 1 to negotiate before the signing deadline. If a team fails to come to an agreement with a … [Read more...]
Cape League notes: UConn’s Cole Chudoba shows promise for Bourne
Cole Chudoba is making his case to play a prominent role on the UConn pitching staff. The Division 2 transfer has been nothing short of dominant in four relief appearances with the Bourne Braves in the Cape League, posting a record of 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00 in 11 innings. He has allowed just five … [Read more...]
After no-hitter, Milton Academy alum Matt Tabor has sights on big leagues
Milton Academy alumnus Matt Tabor appears to have the big leagues within his reach. Tabor (Milton, Mass.) made history on Sunday with the Double-A affiliate for the Arizona Diamondback, pitching the first no-hitter in team history in a 6-1 victory over the San Antonio Missions. The right-hander … [Read more...]